Strings

String studies at TCU are offered for both music majors and minors. Degree programs in string instruments include:

• Bachelor of Music in string instrument performance
• Bachelor of Music Education with an instrumental concentration
• Master of Music in string instrument performance
• Doctor of Musical Arts in string instrument performance

The School of Music also offers a Bachelor of Arts in music and a music minor.

In addition, the School of Music offers the Artist Diploma program for exceptional string performers who seek a conservatory approach rather than the traditional course of study leading to an academic degree with a performance major. It’s available to post-baccalaureate students.

Scholarship support is available for talented undergraduate music majors. Assistantships that include full-tuition remission plus a stipend are available for graduate students.

Violin Studio
Viola Studio
Cello Studio
Double Bass Studio
Harp Studio
Guitar Studio

Misha Galaganov, BM, MM, DMA – Division Chair of Strings, Professor of Viola
Elisabeth Adkins, BM, MM, MMA, DMA – Professor of Violin
Thomas Burchill, BFA, MME – Adjunct Faculty in Jazz Guitar
Chip Christ, BM, MM – Adjunct Faculty in Guitar
Kyp Green, BM – Adjunct Faculty in Jazz Bass
Juliette Herlin, BM, MM, DMA – Assistant Professor of Cello
Haerim (Liz) Lee, BM, MM, DMA – Assistant Professor of Violin
Yuan Lu, BM, MM – Professor of Double Bass
Michael Shih, BM, MM – Distinguished Guest Professor of Violin
Paul Unger, BM – Adjunct Faculty in Bass
Kela Walton, BM, MM – Instructor of Harp

There are many performance opportunities at TCU. You will participate in solo recitals, concerts by the TCU Symphony, chamber music ensemble concerts, New Music Ensemble recitals, Collegium ensemble performances, opera productions and many others.

TCU offers several important string-related festivals and workshops: Chamber Music Roundup festival and Intensive String Quartet Workshop for advanced students, CelloFest, BassFest, Harp Workshop, and TCU Summer String Workshop. All of these programs offer students chances to work and perform with the best professional musicians in the world.

Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music
Collegium Musicum (Early Music)
New Music Ensemble Program
Jazz Ensembles
Cello Ensemble
Harp Ensemble

Many career options are available upon graduation, in the United States or globally. You’ll find TCU School of Music alumni in Dallas-Fort Worth area’s orchestras, teaching positions, leading community outreach programs like the B Sharp Foundation in Fort Worth, and establishing their own music businesses and conservatories. You can also find TCU music alumni across the United States and other countries having solo careers, leading sections of professional orchestras, touring with chamber music groups, or teaching.

Your faculty advisor will work with you to choose the right combination of courses and mentor you so you can reach your goals.

Schedule one-on-one meetings with your career consultant to learn more about everything Career Services has to offer music majors.